Judge, 1930-06-21 · page 2 of 36
Judge — June 21, 1930 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
# Analysis This page is primarily a **Gillette razor blade advertisement**, not political satire. The ad promotes "New Gillette Blades" with claims of a "longer-lasting edge" and "smoother shave." The advertisement includes: - A large image of a Gillette blade package - Marketing copy emphasizing the blade's superiority and comfort - A product box showing pricing ($1.00 for ten; 50¢ for five) - The company name: Gillette Safety Razor Co., Boston, U.S.A. The only potentially satirical element is the tagline "KNOWN THE WORLD OVER," which humorously inflates the product's global significance. However, this appears to be straightforward advertising hyperbole rather than political commentary. This is **not a Judge magazine cartoon page** but rather a paid advertisement, common in periodicals of this era.
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Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
A longer-lasting edge —a smoother shave ‘OU'LL notice a big difference the minute you try the Genuine New Gillette Blade. @The new blade gives a softer, more comfortable shave, and holds an exquisitely keen, longer-lasting edge. @ Insist on the Genuine New Gillette Blade. Even in your old razor, it will give you a smoother shave than you've ever had $7.00 before. But for real shaving comfort—use the New Blade in the 1= New Razor! Sold everywhere. : qd for ten; 50¢ for five. GILLETTE SAFETY RAZOR CO., BOSTON, U. S. A. é H The New Gillewe Insist on GENUINE New Gillette Blades comicbooks.com